Riscky's Barbeque

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Riscky's BBQ
Restaurant information
Established1927 (1927)
Food typeBarbecue restaurant
LocationFort Worth, Texas
Websiterisckys.com

Riscky's Barbeque is a chain of barbecue restaurants in Fort Worth, Texas.[1]

Description

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The restaurant serves Texas-style barbecue, including smoked brisket and beef ribs,[2] pulled pork and chopped beef sandwiches, fried pickles, and brisket tacos.[2] It is known for using "Riscky's Dust", a spice rub.[3] The restaurant makes its original vinegar-based barbecue sauce, as well as a more modern sauce that is thicker and sweeter.[4] It smokes approximately 1 million pounds of meat per year.[5]

Riscky's Barbeque in Fort Worth
Riscky's Steakhouse

History

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The restaurant was founded as a grocery store in 1927 by Joe and Marcilia Riscky, immigrants from Poland.[6] It was originally located on Clinton Avenue before moving to a location on Azle Avenue.[5] The store served barbecue,[3] and the founders' grandson Jim Riscky converted it into a restaurant in the 1980s. The restaurant eventually developed into a chain.[7] Five other locations of Riscky's Barbecue were opened, along with the related restaurants Riscky's Steakhouse and the Trail Boss.[5]

Riscky's Steakhouse is known for serving calf fries.[8] The steakhouse had previously been Theo's Saddle & Sirloin Inn before being bought by the Riscky's.[9]

In 2005, Eddie Sullivan became co-owner with Jim and Norma Riscky.[2] Jim Riscky died in 2020.[7]

It hosts an annual rib-eating contest on July 26, the National Day of the American Cowboy.[10]

In 2017, the founders' great-grandson Joe Riscky founded Joe Riscky's Barbeque.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "The Fort Worth steakhouse designed by Disney Studios: It's served cowboys for 30 years".
  2. ^ a b c Smith, Courtney E. (2022-10-18). "At 95 Years Old, Riscky's Remains a Barbecue Icon in Fort Worth". Eater Dallas. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  3. ^ a b Young, Kimberly (November 2000). Dallas/Fort Worth. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 105. ISBN 978-1-55650-912-4.
  4. ^ Vaughn, Daniel (March 12, 2014). "Interview: Joe Riscky of Riscky's Barbeque". Texas Monthly.
  5. ^ a b c Henry, John (2022-10-19). "Happy 95th Birthday, Riscky's". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  6. ^ Yves, Gerem. Marmac Guide to Fort Worth and Arlington. Pelican Publishing. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-4556-0848-5.
  7. ^ a b Tinsley, Anna M. (February 16, 2020). "Legendary Fort Worth barbecue man who helped transform the family business dies". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  8. ^ Kendall, Brian (2023-01-11). "8 Steaks in 8 Days at the Stockyards". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  9. ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (2019-11-01). "Steak Guide". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  10. ^ staff, FWTX (2025-07-17). "Fort Worth's Biggest Rib-Eating Contest Returns". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  11. ^ Vaughn, Daniel (March 6, 2019). "After a Split From His Family's Chain, Joe Riscky Does Things His Own Way". Texas Monthly.